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Kofi Gyekye
Multiple Exited Founder (last exit $200m) & CPO - Focused on B2B, B2B2C SAAS, AI, Deep Tech
As Lane’s (Sold for $200m to VTS) Founder Kofi worked with product,UX/ UI designers, developers, and marketers to bring world-class experiences to every office in the world. Previously, he co-founded Little Room, an award-winning digital agency that produced creative web and mobile products for Fortune 500 companies including Rogers, The Hudson's Bay Company, Cadillac, Sony, Topshop, Tequila Tromba, and The New York Times. At the core of his creativity is a desire to constantly improve and eleva…
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The Ultimate Tenant Experience Platform
https://www.vts.com/vts-activateVTS Activate (Formerly Lane)is the most complete tenant experience solution on the market – providing an integrated, tech-enabled experience for landlords, tenants and visitors.
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VP Product
Nov 2021 - Jan 2023
Activate tenants in the modern workplace The workplace has evolved. Connect your tenants with your offering no matter where they work and create better experiences in-office, in shared spaces, or at home — all from one app. EXPLORE VTS ACTIVATE
- Worked with CEO and CPO to define the VTS Activate program
- Created a product integration roadmap to create one single application after various companies had been acquired
Lane
Chief Product Officer & Founder
Mar 2018 - Nov 2021
Lane is the world’s leading workplace experience platform. Founded in 2014 to transform and connect the workplace, our no-code enterprise software streamlines all aspects of day-to-day office life—from room bookings and access management, to communications and commerce, to events, data, and beyond. Our award-winning mobile and web technology is built to scale, allowing workplace providers to deploy globally and configure locally. Powering 300+ properties across 22 major cities in 8 countries, Lane clients include Brookfield, Oxford, Colliers, Dream, Nuveen, Studio by Tishman Speyer, and more. Putting all of the pieces together, Lane turns any workplace into a place that works. www.joinlane.com www.twitter.com/joinlane www.instagram.com/join_lane
- Lane turns any workplace into a place that works.
- We solve the everyday pain points experienced by millions of landlords, property managers, companies, retailers, vendors with our modular technology that’s easy to customize.
Usful
Co-founder, Chief Product Officer
Mar 2014 - Mar 2018
Usful is a digital experiential agency focused on digital and AI solutions.
- Co-founder
Little Room Inc.
Founder & Creative Lead
Feb 2011 - Jun 2014
Little Room Inc. is an award-winning, digital and creative agency specializing in the design of web, mobile and business enterprise solutions. Founded in 2011, Little Room Inc. has worked to create custom mobile and web solutions for several Fortune 500 clients. Through the collaboration of a dynamic team, Little Room Inc. has won various industry awards including: Best Canadian Start Up 2013 - SXSW Marketing Magazine, Top 30 Under 30 - Kofi Gyekye, Founder/Director of Accounts Check it out: http://www.marketingmag.ca/news/agency-news/30-under-30-%E2%80%93-kofi-gyekye-86539 Media Innovation Awards - Gold Media Innovation Award (Infiniti JX Tablet Campaign) Mobile Marketing Association (MMA Smarties Awards) (Infiniti JX Tablet Campaign) Cannes Lions Nomination (Infiniti JX Tablet Campaign) Check it Out: http://littleroom.ca/work/infiniti Follow us on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/LittleRoomInc http://instagram.com/littleroominc https://twitter.com/LittleRoomInc http://www.behance.net/littleroominc
- Little Room Inc. is an award-winning technology company specializing in digital, mobile and enterprise solutions with a creative approach to interactive design.
- As co-founder and Director of Accounts of Little Room Inc, Kofi has built strong relationships with various Fortune 500 clients including:
- Rogers, The Hudson's Bay Company, Cadillac, Nissan, Chevrolet, Sony, Topshop, Topman, The Canadian International Development Agency, Green Owl Mobile, Wattpad, Tequila Tromba, DHX Media, Thompson Reuters, Wave Front, The New York Times and many more.
SASCEA
Dir. of Accounts
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
At Sascea we believe that business software should work the way you want. That your business should be empowered by software, not hindered by it. That it can be easy to use, affordable, delivered on time, and make your business work. Sascea builds SaaS business apps. Easy to use. Tailored to your need. Delivered on time. Targeted to get the job done.
- Sascea operates under the belief that businesses should be empowered by software, not hindered by it. Devoted to the building enterprise solutions that are easy to use, affordable and delivered on time, Sascea creates customized software that empowers.
- Kofi successfully builds and manages strong client relationships. Alongside as leading the New Product Development team.